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Courtesy, Alaska

Courtesy, Alaska

Alaska

35 Ingraham St. (bet. Bogart St. and Morgan Ave.)

Brooklyn, NY 11206

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DJ nights, horror-movie screenings and the occasional bourbon milkshake party are all just business as usual at Alaska, a laidback neighborhood bar in East Williamsburg. Though the décor doesn’t scream “dive,” Alaska strives to be a casual hangout, just as well suited for an art gallery after-party as an evening catching up with friends.